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Guide to the Jazz Institute of Chicago Oral Histories 1977-1997

Acknowledgments

The Jazz Institute of Chicago Oral Histories were processed and preserved as part of the "Uncovering New Chicago Archives Project," funded with support from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation.

Descriptive Summary

Title:

Jazz Institute of Chicago. Oral Histories

Dates:

1977-1997

Size:

3.5 linear feet (7 boxes)

Repository:

Special Collections Research Center
University of Chicago Library
1100 East 57th Street
Chicago, Illinois 60637 U.S.A.

Abstract:

The Jazz Institute of Chicago Oral Histories contains drafts, transcripts and audio recordings of interviews with Chicago jazz musicians. There is also an interview with jazz historian and collector John Steiner. Recordings are in compact disc format; all audio recordings have been reformatted for access.

Information on Use

Access

The collection requires written permission from the Jazz Institute of Chicago for reproductions of any kind.

The collection requires written permission from the Jazz Institute of Chicago to quote or publish from the oral histories.

The collection is open for research.

Citation

When quoting material from
this collection, the preferred citation is: Jazz Institute of Chicago. Oral Histories [Box #, Folder #], Special Collections Research Center, University of Chicago Library

Historical Note

Starting in the late 1970s, the Jazz Institute of Chicago began a series of interviews with musicians and other individuals involved in the jazz community. The objective was to "compile a thorough history of jazz music in Chicago."

Scope Note

The Jazz Institute of Chicago Oral Histories contains drafts, transcripts and audio recordings of interviews with Chicago jazz musicians. There is also an interview with jazz historian and collector John Steiner. Recordings are in compact disc format; all audio recordings have been reformatted for access. Transcripts are not included for all audio recordings.

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